JAMES GABUS

James Gabus, a retired chef and longtime area resident, died on Tuesday, December 4, 2012, at his home in Liberty, NY. He was 77.

The son of the late George and Agnes Wells Gabus, he was born on June 29, 1935 in Columbus, OH.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Arietta Ross Gabus; sons: Ernie Gabus and his companion, Amada and Matt Gabus, all of Liberty; daughters: Tracey Gabus of Missouri and Casey E. Kuhlman of Liberty; brothers: John Gabus, Joseph Gabus and Benjamin Gabus, all of Texas; a sister, Pauline Gabus of Texas; nine grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call on Tuesday, December 11 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Ramsay's Funeral Home, 275 S. Main St., Liberty. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home at 8 p.m., with Rev. Francis Waite officiating. Cremation will take place at Cedar Hill Crematory in Middle Hope, NY.

Arrangements are by Ramsay's Funeral Homes Inc., Liberty, NY. To send a personal condolence, or for directions, please visit www.ramsaysfuneralhome.com